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pedophilia

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ped·o·phil·i·a  (pd-fl-, pd-)
n.
The act or fantasy on the part of an adult of engaging in sexual activity with a child or children.
pedo·phili·ac (-k) adj. & n.
pedophilia [ˌpiːdəʊˈfɪlɪə]
n
(Psychiatry) a variant spelling (esp US) of paedophilia
pedophilia
a sexual attraction to children. — pedophiliac, pedophilic, adj.
See also: Children
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pedophilia - a sexual attraction to children
paedophilia
paraphilia - abnormal sexual activity
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